Departmental Aims

 

Within the PE department we encourage lifelong learning and involvement in sports at any level to promote long term health and social benefits.  We believe that Physical Education has many benefits, including:

 

• Improved physical fitness.

 

• Skill and motor skills development.

 

• Provides regular, physical activity.

 

• Teaches self discipline.

 

• Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness.

 

• Influence moral development, leadership, cooperate with others.

 

• Enhances working together, solving problems and develops wide ranging social skills.

 

During Key Stage 3 students at JSTC study a wide range of activities in the 3 lessons of PE they receive each week.  Students are encouraged to build upon the knowledge, skills and understanding they have gained during Key Stage 2, becoming more competent and confident in their techniques.

 

Students are taught to use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents within competitive situations in both team and individual activities. Students also gain an understanding of body systems and the short and long term effects of exercise, along with the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle.